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Aashiq Abu

Aashiq Abu

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Biography

Aashiq Abu (born 12 April 1978) is an Indian film director, producer, actor, and distributor, who works in Malayalam cinema. He is best known for his films such as Daddy Cool (2009), Salt N' Pepper (2011), 22 Female Kottayam (2012), Idukki Gold (2013), Mayaanadhi (2017) and Virus (2019).Aashiq Abu is often known for his collaboration with screenwriters Syam Pushkaran and Dileesh Nair. Aashiq Abu produces and distributes under the banner OPM and OPM Dream Mill Cinemas. OPM produced Dileesh Pothan's directional debut Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam.

Known For

Aarkkariyam
7.4

Shirley and Roy in the middle of an impending Covid lock-down and a personal financial crisis, leave their Mumbai home for Shirley's home in Pala where her father Ittyavira stays. Roy soon finds that her home is not what he thought it is.

Aarkkariyam

2021
Virus
7.4

A real life account of the deadly Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, and the courageous fight put on by several individuals which helped to contain the epidemic.

Virus

2019
Rani Padmini
6.6

Padmini a traditional married woman who goes to Manali, Himachal Pradesh to meet her car rallyist husband Giri . Rani a North Indian bred troublemaker with feminine qualities running away from a rowdy who has posed threat to her life. As fate would have, they meet together and an illustrious journey starts where they are met with pleasantness, happiness, dread and excitement.

Rani Padmini

2015
Iyobinte Pusthakam
7.7

Set in the backdrop of the picturesque Munnar, it tells the story of Iyob, a slave-turned-master.

Iyobinte Pusthakam

2014
Maheshinte Prathikaaram
7.7

Mahesh, a studio photographer and owner of the studio. As the story moves on, Mahesh encounters an anonymous fight ending up with taking revenge that leads to certain realizations in his life.

Maheshinte Prathikaaram

2016
Parava
7.8

Irshad and Haseeb, two teenage boys from Mattanchery, share a passion for pigeon flying, a local game. Later, Irshad opens up about a tragic incident that ruined many friendships in the neighbourhood.

Parava

2017
Neelavelicham
4.8

A young, enthusiastic and free-spirited writer arrives to stay in a desolate mansion, rumored to be haunted by the apparition of a young woman named Bharghavi who committed suicide when she was betrayed in love. The writer, who begins to pen her story, soon realizes that there is more to her tragic tale.

Neelavelicham

2023
Mayaanadhi
7.6

A shady money deal goes wrong and in the aftermath Mathan ends up killing a police officer. Meanwhile in Kochi, his old flame Aparna an aspiring actress is struggling to prop up her career. Mathan meets up with Aparna and tries to rekindle the past, even as the police hunt for him gets intense.

Mayaanadhi

2017
Annayum Rasoolum
7.5

A taxi driver, Rasool and a salesgirl, Anna fall in love with each other. But soon their union is put to question when Anna persuades Rasool to convert to Christianity.

Annayum Rasoolum

2013
Salt N' Pepper
7.2

Kalidasan, a foodie, receives a phone call not intended for him. He finds that the person at the other end, Maya, is also fond of food and cooking. Soon they develop feelings for each other.

Salt N' Pepper

2011
Rifle Club
6.2

A historic rifle club in the Western Ghats becomes the center of a thrilling fight for survival when a dangerous arms dealer and his gang come seeking revenge. The club’s members, skilled hunters with a shared passion, work together to protect their lives and their legacy.

Rifle Club

2024
Lovely
1.0

A young man develops an unexpected friendship with a talking housefly.

Lovely

2025
Naradan
6.2

Chandraprakash, a well-known TV news anchor, comes under undue pressure from his higher-ups to bring competitive exclusives, which urges him to leave the job. When a rival media group offers him a new job, he rebrands himself into a loud, tyrannical journalist, catering to those looking for news theatrics.

Naradan

2022
Da Thadiya
6.3

Luke faces many embarrassments as he is obese. Will he be able to prove his talent in front of the people who teased him for obesity?

Da Thadiya

2012
5 Sundarikal
6.9

Five women, Anikha, Isha, Gauri, Kullante and Aami, undergo life-changing experiences with regard to love.

5 Sundarikal

2013
Perumazhakkalam
7.5

Akbar accidentally kills his friend Raghu, and the only way he can escape capital punishment is to obtain a letter of forgiveness from Raghu's wife Ganga.

Perumazhakkalam

2004
22 Female Kottayam
7.3

Tessa, a young nurse, is betrayed by her lover, Cyril, and sexually assaulted by his employer. After she is released from prison, she sets out to take revenge on her tormentors.

22 Female Kottayam

2012
Gangster
3.3

Akbar, a powerful name in the Mangalore underworld shares his business lead with Mani Menon and Uncle Sam. They share a good relationship until Anto, grandson of Uncle Sam, creates havoc.

Gangster

2014
Ee.Ma.Yau.
7.7

Set in Chellanam, Kochi, the story revolves around the death of Vavachan Mesthiri in a coastal village. It showcases the events that unfold between two evenings and looks at death from different perspectives.

Ee.Ma.Yau.

2018
Aanum Pennum
5.6

An anthology film that takes you to different eras in the history of Kerala through three stories about relationships and emotions.

Aanum Pennum

2021